Director, Regional Payment Facilitators, LAC – Business Development

Director, Regional Payment Facilitators, LAC – Business Development Join to apply for the Director, Regional Payment Facilitators, LAC – Business Development role at Mastercard . Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title And Summary Director, Regional Payment Facilitators, LAC – Business Development. Overview As the Director for Regional Payment Facilitators in LAC, you will lead Mastercard’s efforts to empower and scale regional enablers that serve global and domestic merchants. These facilitators play a critical role in expanding acceptance, driving innovation, and enabling interoperability across Latin America’s diverse payments landscape. You will work closely with the Vice President of APM for LAC, country managers, and cross‑functional teams to develop and execute strategies that position Mastercard as the preferred partner for Payment Facilitators. Your mission is to unlock new flows, support regulatory readiness, and deliver tailored solutions that accelerate growth for these strategic partners. Responsibilities Develop and execute regional strategies to support and scale Payment Facilitators across LAC. Identify and prioritize high‑potential Payment Facilitators, including regulated BIN sponsors, aggregators, and fintech enablers. Partner with local market teams to assess merchant needs and align Payment Facilitators capabilities accordingly. Build and maintain strong relationships with Payment Facilitators regulators, and ecosystem stakeholders. Lead go‑to‑market initiatives that enable Payment Facilitators to onboard merchants and expand cross‑border capabilities. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Services teams to deliver technical and operational support. Support Payment Facilitators in navigating regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements. Monitor performance metrics (TPV, merchant growth, approval rates) and report progress to leadership. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions. Maintain accurate Salesforce records and ensure data integrity. Champion a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance. All About You Experienced in working with payment facilitators, acquirers, and fintechs in LAC. Knowledgeable about local schemes (e.g., PIX, CoDi, SINPE) and cross‑border payment dynamics. Skilled in building partnerships and navigating complex stakeholder environments. A strategic thinker with strong financial and operational acumen. An effective communicator who can influence across technical and business audiences. Agile and adaptable, with a bias for execution and results. Fluent in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese highly desirable. Familiar with Mastercard’s solutions and organizational structure (preferred). Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with an inherent risk to the organization. Therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach; Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Business Development and Sales Industries Financial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mastercard by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr